UK and Greece Strike Deal to Send Migrants Back

The United Kingdom and Greece have signed a new agreement to increase cooperation against human smuggling networks. A British government statement said the pact focuses on three areas: returning migrants, boosting joint law enforcement efforts, and addressing the root causes of irregular migration. The deal aims to disrupt the business model of smugglers who organize dangerous crossings across the English Channel and the Mediterranean Sea. Enhanced information sharing and operational coordination between the two nations are key components. This agreement is part of a wider UK strategy to reduce illegal migration. It follows similar returns partnerships with other European countries.